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Posted By: john/z28jd

I dont want to start a HOF discussion but the same thing you think will keep McGriff out will get McGwire in on the first ballot.He didnt have a hall of fame career,he had a couple great seasons,a couple good seasons and some horrible seasons in the middle and end of his career. A 1st ballot hall of famer doesnt get pinch hit for in the playoffs.Hes going to be the worst one tool player elected in recent years,so dont say homers dont count as much as they used to.

I dont care if McGwire gets elected as long as they dont put him in the same class as Ripken and Gwynn when he does,and if theres any justice he wont get more votes than either of those 2.

I just cant see handing a hall of fame plaque so easy to someone who had the same amount of strikeouts as hits,unless they also did more than hit home runs.Maybe if he was a great fielder,had speed,hit for average,did well in the playoffs.....but they will